Things we loved that have Bath in the name: If you’re challenged for time then head straight to the bath triumvirate, all located within baby steps of each other. Start at Bath Abbey, one of the England’s finest medieval churches, where after climbing the towers 212 steps you’ll be rewarded with an incredible panoramic view….
Tea at the Regency tea room Teas to die for: Sally Lunn’s: Bath’s oldest house (c.1482) still turns out some of the most delicious, diet-busting delicacies. Go for afternoon tea, a candlelit dinner (the night we ate there the special was a filling lamb rump served on trenches of bread– but we managed to save…
Owning a splendid yacht is one of the best ways to spending a royal holiday amidst the seas and in the company of your close friends. Some of the most pricey and luxury yachts make your dreams of spending an expensive holiday a reality. The Le Grand Bleu is one of the expensive classes of…
But not according to author, Jane Austen. Apparently Jane was not a fan during the five years her family resided in Bath. She sorely missed her slow-paced, country life and found Bath society to be frivolous and pretentious. Fortunately for us she vented via the written word. Her novels Northanger Abbey and Persuasion were set…
A holiday trip in Dubai becomes a great deal when you find a heavenly accommodation at “Burj Al Arab” in Dubai. This hotel is presently rated as one of the most expensive hotels worldwide. Staying in this hotel is one of the priciest experiences not only in terms of the immense luxury and lavishing furnishings…
A heaven on earth, that is how you will feel when you experience the pleasure at ‘Reishee Sowa’s Spiral Island’. This private built and maintained exclusively by Reishee Sowa is a paradise amidst the sea. The vegetation seemingly natural and tropical is actually brought into life by spiraling pop bottles. This dream was brought to…
Going for a month long trip to the seas is a dream most people nurture for a long time and only few can make it a reality. Ecstasea worth $129 million comes with an Asian theme and bamboo furnishings. The facilities include a disco, sauna and Turkish bath. At $130 million, Pelorus is a 416-foot…
Why go? Oozing style and charm, the spa town of Harrogate just begs to be walked, so best oblige since you’ll be tempted to “stop and smell the roses” at one gorgeous garden after another. The locals are justifiably proud of living in “England’s Floral Town” and everywhere you look there are beautifully tended public…
Shops You Can’t Find Everywhere For serious collectors to those “just looking, thanks,” Harrogate, the “Antiques Centre of the North” offers a choice of shopping styles ranging from antique fairs and auction halls to specialty arcades. In the mood for something a little more contemporary? The town is jam packed with tempting art galleries, indie-designer…
How many times have you boarded a plane, looking all good in your tight-fitting jeans, only to reach your destination many hours later, bloated beyond belief on salted peanuts and booze, without a chance in hell of being able to button your waistband? Duh da duh ( trumpet blare)…it’s Instant Button® to the rescue. Thankfully,…
During a recent visit to Seattle, I timed it just right to attend the Pilchuck Glass School’s 31st Annual Auction. ( Talk about feeling old–I actually have a couple of glass pieces I had bought at one of their very first auctions, back in the day, where you could still score some incredible works of…
York Pass offers great value The next day, we picked-up the “Welcome to York” pass which includes a guidebook and map as well as entry to over 50 sites— great savings if you plan on doing some major sightseeing. We started at the Viking Museum, built on the remains of the city of Jorvik and…